Thursday November 11, 2010
Heri
shibuya, tokyo
AUTUMN 2010, girls
Kjeld Duits
SHOP ASSISTANT
Style: Dolly Kei
Dress – Grimoire
Vest – Grimoire
Collar – Grimoire antique
Shoes – Grimoire
Dress – Grimoire vintage – JPY 18,900
Poison Bottle Necklace – Reinette et Mirabelle – JPY 18,900 | Collar (antique Romanian priest sash) – Grimoire – N/A
Hair – Bloc (Shibuya) – N/A
Shoes – Grimoire vintage – N/A
Vest – Grimoire vintage – N/A
Heri is a shop assistant at Grimoire
About the PhotographerInspired by the stunningly creative street fashion that exploded on the streets of Tokyo and Osaka in the late 1990’s, photo-journalist Kjeld Duits launched JAPANESE STREETS in 2002. This makes JS one of the first fashion blogs on the net, and the very first to cover Japanese street fashion.
Recent photos by Kjeld Duits:
How did I know she would work at Grimoire? :) Love her socks, and the vest looks especially cozy. Interesting necklaces, too. The collar is the only thing that’s throwing me off, how on earth would a priest sash fit into Dolly Kei? I guess it’s vintage, and it looks cool, so don’t question it, right? ;)
petitesam
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
i kind of agree about the collar, but can see why she added it in, she probably really liked it xD plus the colors match so it still works :] i really love this ahaha i spent a lot of time looking at it on the home page! And i think it does the shop good too because if you love how she put pieces together from the shop a customer will be inclined to do the same C:
Shinu Kinomi
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
Wow. wow wow wow.
I really like this.
I mean, the colors are beautiful! The heavy appearance of the fabric and the gorgeous patterns of the actual garments makes me think of some kind of gorgeous traditional robe that would have been seen many years ago, somewhere. plus, the background of the shop really adds on to the effect.
Et$une
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
Kjeld Duits (photographer)
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
@ Et$une
Yes Et$une, you’re perfectly right on the traditional look of Grimoire’s fashion. It is exactly that! Hitomi Nomura’s first inspiration actually is old Eastern Europe and its folklore. I think we really can feel this atmosphere in Grimoire’s fashion. If you are or come to Tokyo, visit their shop, you will love it, I am sure!
@ Kjeld
Thank you Kjeld. Although, I hope I wasn’t not to annoying to them…
Valerie Fujita
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
@Valerie: Oh, yes, I’d LOVE to visit to Tokyo someday! I’d maybe even like to move there.
Maybe. I’m not completely sure, and I only know very, very few words in Japanese, but I love the culture, and i LOVELOVELOVE seeing something as beautiful and traditional as this. It’s not like traditional is my favorite or anything, but seeing this after seeing all the (mostly) bright and new fashion is sort of like a breath of fresh air. It’s a gorgeous sight to see, and seeing this among all the photos of newer fashions makes it even more surprising. Plus, the shop itself looks very gorgeous. Hopefully, I will be able to visit it some day!!
Etsune
Nov 11, 2010 (2719 days ago)
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Beauty Products
Nov 11, 2010 (2718 days ago)
Grimoire!! loves
Valerie, your pics are always very nice. Thanks for doing what you do and letting us all enjoy your work.
Leah B.
Nov 12, 2010 (2718 days ago)
@ Etsune
If one day you come to Tokyo, I’ll be happy to take you there. They are so gorgeous!
@ Leah B.
Thank you so much! I’m really touched. I enjoy doing it, taking pictures but also really love sharing it. I have to bring more soon.
Valerie Fujita
Nov 12, 2010 (2717 days ago)
Like it’s taken from a fairytale – absolutely stunning!
Faxi-chan
Nov 14, 2010 (2716 days ago)
Grimoire girls are amazing! I like how all the patterns and colors she’s wearing goes together.
Kaiami
Nov 14, 2010 (2716 days ago)
The Grimoire kids inspired me to buy a tassel-belt a year ago, and now I’m hunting for an old priest sash. There’s actually quite a few of them around at the flea markets here in NYC. But wow, dolly kei is definitely my next “big” style. :3 Amazing work, Valerie!
kagitsune
Nov 21, 2010 (2709 days ago)
I visit this site for a long time now, but I felt compelled to comment after seeing Heri.
(Ah! I’m a fan from Portugal!!)
I was in japan 2 years ago, and I feel very sad because I didn’t visit a Grimoire store ;(.
Now about the look, I absolutely love it! She looks like a magician __, and I can’t stop looking at this outfit.
The wings necklace,the belt and the socks are my favourite items.
Well done Heri!!
Bárbara Oliveira
Nov 22, 2010 (2708 days ago)
Bob
Feb 26, 2011 (2612 days ago)
